Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $36,120 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.36
10th percentile $28,930
90th percentile $50,680
Employed locally 310
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,930
    25th
    $32,870
    50th (median)
    $36,120
    75th
    $44,170
    90th
    $50,680

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary vs area income 54% Median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $52,830
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $52,000
    Longview-Kelso, WA $51,290
    Napa, CA $50,960
    Fairbanks-College, AK $50,260
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $49,890

    Nearby metros — Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Waco, TX $44,550
    Midland, TX $42,160
    Odessa, TX $40,490
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $40,370
    Killeen-Temple, TX $40,300
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $40,070

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $36,770
    Office Clerks, General $35,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,360
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,240
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $39,560
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Abilene, TX is $17.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.16 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salaries?

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in Abilene, TX is 16.4% below the national median of $43,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Abilene?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $28,930 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,870.